LAST UPDATE:
Put on the platform, jumped on it with my 290lb fat a$$ (Just in case it failed, I put it on video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwgozXxWSHo); didn't hit the ground, so good to go. I also placed the lights; they'll be wired up over vacation. I'll post any troubles that I run into. The cost creeped up higher than I expected, but I'm very happy and got what I wanted.
Total cost
$165 Bumper and bolts - The Dirtworx in Corona, CA (
www.thedirtworx.com)
$28 Primer, Rags, 400 grit wet dry sand paper, Lacquer Thinner, and Mineral Spirits
$0 Black Automotive paint and application both from friend
$44 Reinforcement Brackets - RH2001-YJ
$28 (2) D-Rings - W/I2100
$20 Welding Brackets
$30 (2) KC 1762 Driving Lights on sale
$0 Relay, wire, and fuse - Already on-hand
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$315